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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,386, 207,532.72 and 89,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,386, 207,532.72 and 89,959.20 is: 124,143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,386 : 207,532.72 = 89,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,386/207,532.72 = 89,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,386x = 207,532.72 × 89,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,386x = 18,669,477,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669,477,465.02/150,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,143.72

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